Building Healthy Children

Helping kids make the right choices!

Melanie Dotts

Food and Nutrition• Eat breakfast• Eat a variety of foods• Get your nutrition facts straight• Learn about calories• Drink plenty of water

This is what a healthy eating plate should look like

What fuel does your body need?

ProteinsCarbsFats

VitaminsMineralsWater

For more information about food & nutrition:

Kids Health: Nutrition

Why is staying active important?

• Stronger muscles and bones• Leaner body (helps control body fat)• Less likely to become overweight• Decreased risk of developing diabetes• Have a better outlook on life

Why should you exercise?• Makes you feel fit, strong, & healthy• Relaxes you• Helps you sleep better• Gives you energy• Helps you look great• Helps release anger or bad feelings

How can I be fit but still have fun?

• Participate in sports• Play outside with friends• Play at a playground• Dance around your bedroom• Walk the dog• Work in the garden• Wash the car• Make a snowman Who says being

active can’t be fun?

StaminaThe ability of your body to continue

fitness activities for a long time.

Strength and Power

Aerobic activities increase your strength and

power and build up your muscles.

Flexibility

Your body is able to go through it’s regular

movements without any pain.

For more information about exercise:

Kids Health: Exercise

Be good to your body!• Keep up with shots and vaccinations

• Brush your teeth everyday• Take care of your ears and skin

• Get a good night’s sleep

What is posture?• The position in which you hold your body and

limbs when:• Standing• Sitting• Lying down

Having good posture means:

• Your bones and joints are in line• You don’t get tired as quickly• You don’t get pain in your back

Regular exercise likewalking, running, cycling,or playing different sportswill help keep your back

strong!

Be aware of any allergies you may have!

• Lots of kids have food allergies• These foods cause the most food allergies:• Peanuts and other nuts• Seafood (such as shrimp)• Milk• Eggs• Soy• Wheat

What happens if you are allergic to some food?

• A rash may occur around your mouth• You could get hives• You could feel really sick• Your mouth and throat could swell• You could get really wheezy

• Call for help• Send for help

What should I do in an

emergency?

For more information about safety and first aid:

Kids Health: Safety and First Aid

Happiness plays a large role in having good

health!

Building happiness to your life:

• Spend time with family• Listen to music

• Get involved in activities• Put away put-downs

• Find passion in something• Love pets and animals• Be a good friend

• Stay fit and healthy• Make the most of yourself